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February 2020
Hedgehog Ecology and Land Management Course for Practitioners
This unique training course provides a professional guide to hedgehog ecology, surveying and mitigation. Course content Talk 1: Ecology and behaviour – an overview of basic biology, ecology, behaviour, disease and rehabilitation Talk 2: Threats to hedgehogs and the law – urban and rural threats; UK conservation status and decline; UK legislation; the latest survey methods Outdoor session: To reinforce theory Talk 3: Land management for hedgehogs – practical advice on management and mitigation Cost: £75 per person (lunch not…
… Find out more »October 2021
Hedgehog day at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo – 26th October 2021
Join us and our friends at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo for a family fun day all about hedgehogs! The day will involve hedgehog-themed arts and crafts, hedgehog story time and the chance to meet a real hedgehog. Drop in sessions: for craft activities: 11am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm Story time: followed by meet the hedgehog: 11.45am and 2.15pm Cost: £1.00 per craft activity. Usual entrance fees for Battersea Park Children’s Zoo apply. Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021 Time:…
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An evening with Hedgehog Street – 3rd May 2022
This Hedgehog Awareness Week you’re invited to join us for an evening celebrating all things hedgehog. Hedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for Endangered Species and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society, and we’re thrilled to bring you this FREE event to entertain, educate and inspire. We’ve prepared a varied line-up of speakers covering topics from research and conservation to community action and engagement. Find out more about the event and speakers HERE. Date: Tuesday 3rd May 2022…
… Find out more »Hedgehog Ecology and Land Management Course for Practitioners – 25th May 2022
Course content Talk 1: Ecology and behaviour An overview of basic biology, ecology, behaviour, disease and rehabilitation. Talk 2: Population, monitoring and the law An overview of recent trends in the UK hedgehog population, the hedgehog’s conservation status and the legislation surrounding them. Talk 3: Threats and mitigation An overview of threats to hedgehogs and discussion around potential solutions and barriers. Cost: £30 per person Duration: Half day (1pm-5pm) Tutors: Hugh Warwick and Grace Johnson Location: Online (Zoom) Why do…
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